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In 1946, the year I was born, Dr. Deming was 46 years old.  It was that year that he wrote a paper on his observations of the elections in Greece.  I have a fondness for Greece and the Greek people, … Continue reading →

Monday, the 13th of June the Experiment with the Red Beads will be given by myself and Kevin Kjellerup at the Po’Boys in Killern.  Get the details here. Many have turned up on LinkedIn wanting to know more of Dr. … Continue reading →

This week we were asked to enter a bid for 500 signs, a $20,000 order, due in 2 weeks and only about 60% could be done in house.  We spent about 2 hours collecting data and asking suppliers for turnaround … Continue reading →

Carolyn and I spent a very pleasant 4 days away from Tallahassee for Memorial Day weekend.  Friday we drove to Orlando to meet her sister and niece at the Cheesecake Factory.  The 45 minute wait was to be expected and … Continue reading →

Left Tallahassee on Friday on our way to Ft. Lauderdale to see friends.  Stopped in Orlando where Carolyn’s sister, Charlene has been spending the week with her daughter, Melanie.  Friday evening at Cheesecake Factory and, as usual it was good.  … Continue reading →

I give a talk this week to the 40 employees of a top pest control company.  In three previous talks we have done the Red Bead Experiment, talked about systems thinking, and about processes.  This time I will talk on … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago an employee of 13 years resigned.  Like there is a better place to work or for that matter a better person to work for.  Just kidding.  This unfortunate turn of events has found me back in front … Continue reading →

Well, no, but the maintenance man, that’s me, is out of patience. Normally our $50,000 Infinity 1612S UV Printer sings along just fine, making us a good bit of money I might add. Lately it has decided to push to … Continue reading →

Recently my wife’s cousin Robbie and his wife Karen rode to Tallahassee from their home in North Carolina. They did this on his shiny Harley Davidson motorcycle. My wife was quick to ask a ride and here she is saddled … Continue reading →

The SignPrinters building on the west side of Tallahassee is located in an industrial park. Not dank and dark but full of greenery and 7 large holding ponds that catch the rain water runoff. The ponds contain water year round. … Continue reading →